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Facts about (Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area):
Overview of Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
A tranquil setting, flowing rivers, and natural prairie land -- the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife, restful picnic areas and variety of sportfishing species. Farmland and woodland, prairie and swamp, still water and shoreline offer unlimited opportunities for nature lovers and sportsmen. Prior to 1948 what is now called the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area was owned by the federal government. The Illinois Department of Conserva...More
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Des Plaines Fish & Wildlife Area):
A restful break from hunting, fishing or hiking can be a special event. Picnickers can choose to lunch along the Kankakee River or under the large shelter on the banks of Milliken Lake. Both sites provide tables, stoves and water along with cooling shade trees and picturesque views. A playground area is also provided at the Milliken Lake site.Open water and ice fishing are popular events as well, and productive! Milliken Lake, as well as several ponds and the river backwaters, provide panfish, c...More
Contact Information:
Address:24621 N. River Rd. Wilmington, IL 60481
Phone No:815.423.5326
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